Education

Woman receiving eye exam. | Newsreel

The eyes have it for brain research

The eyes may be the window to our souls, but they are also providing scientists with insights to workings of our brains. A new study, led by the University of Zurich,
Read more 28 April 2025
Elderly woman and care provider. | Newsreel

Victoria home to world’s largest care research centre

Sixty of Australia’s largest care service providers will collaborate through a world-leading new research centre in Victoria. The Care Economy Cooperative Research
Read more 28 April 2025
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli with students from St Williams Primary School, Grovely. | Newsreel

Students pause to honour ANZAC spirit

South-East Queensland students joined the Premier and Governor at a special ANZAC Day service this week, in the lead up to Friday’s commemoration. Among those
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Students at a technical college.

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian
Read more 24 April 2025
Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major
Read more 24 April 2025
F35A flying in formation

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace
Read more 24 April 2025
The Scream. | Newsreel

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted
Read more 24 April 2025
Author Karen Young. | Newsreel

Young shares insights into anxiety at Open Week event

Author and psychologist Karen Young will be the guest speaker at a south Brisbane school next Thursday, as hundreds of schools across South-East Queensland
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Emotion sensor. | Newsreel

No hiding your emotions with new sensor

A band-aid like patch has been developed which can accurately track a person’s emotional state, with the potential to help health practitioners treat stoic
Read more 23 April 2025
Robot watching computer. | Newsreel

New process sees robots trained by watching videos

A new process has been developed to train robots using “how to” videos, as opposed to laborious data entry. Researchers at Cornell University said their new robotic
Read more 23 April 2025